GoldStarGranny t1_iu9jlu5 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Reply to comment by t3rm3y in what horrors have genuinely scared you? by t3rm3y

Omggg definitely watch The Shining. So influential, one of the greatest horror films ever made tbh.

t3rm3y OP t1_iu9kd9t wrote on October 29, 2022 at 4:51 PM

I wouldnt mind seeing it. And I believe doctor sleep is related? But my concern is it may not have aged well? I'm aware of the axe through door "here's Johnny" scene but I'm sure I watched a 70's influential movie recently and was not impressed 😂 It was IT , I watched that a few months ago(original) and throughout was so lame, which was surprising considering how much it is referenced as a horror... I will try the remake at some point

GoldStarGranny t1_iu9manc wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Well, I can totally see why you would feel that way but IT is actually 80s not 70s, and also was a made for TV movie. It’s pretty cheesy (the remake was better imo).

The Shining had a big budget and a big star and one of the best directors of all time. It’s almost more of an art film than anything.

Try it and see! I think it aged well but I’m old so my perspective is different. Would be interested to hear how it plays to a young person today!

My only advice would be if you do watch it, try to give it your full attention and allow yourself to be immersed.